"We are still expecting more typhoons, more floods and more landslides in the coming months," Escandor said.

The Philippines, along with other Asian countries including China, Indonesia, India and Pakistan, among others, have been hit by a series of typhoons, landslides and other calamities in the last few weeks.

In China, thousands of people died and tens of thousands more injured due to severe flooding and landslides. Pakistan was likewise hit by massive flooding due to continued heavy rainfall.

Escandor stressed that communities should take steps to enhance their capacities and reduce their vulnerabilities. Disaster preparedness and cooperation of the whole community is important in reducing the impact of disasters.